Ocean Harvest Technology, the global seaweed products company, has appointed Christopher Scott as chief financial officer to be effective from 15 January 2024.
Ocean Harvest Technology Group Plc, a leading researcher and producer of natural and sustainable proprietary seaweed products for the global animal feed industry, has announced the appointment of Christopher Scott as Chief Financial Officer.
Scott is a Chartered Certified Accountant and a CFA Charterholder. According to the company, his appointment is an important step in OHT’s journey to deliver high growth and strong governance for its shareholders.
Christopher Scott will join OHT from FrieslandCampina, a dairy co-operative and consumer food manufacturer, where he is currently the Finance Director for UK & Ireland. Prior to that he held various senior finance positions including at the leading multinational Kimberly-Clark UK.
Andy Cox will continue his role as Interim CFO until Scott joins. There will then be a short transition period to ensure a smooth handover and the efficient completion of the Company’s 2023 audit and full year financial results, stated the company.
Mark Williams, CEO of OHT, commented: “We are delighted that Chris will be joining as CFO and Board Director in January. We look forward to benefiting from Chris’s extensive financial experience in manufacturing, sourcing and sales & marketing. He also brings strong experience in statutory reporting, systems implementation and corporate governance. Together we will be focused on delivering our exciting high growth plan in an industry desperate for change and improvements.”
